Michigan massage therapy license requirements

We have listed some of the most common questions and answers for Michigan massage therapy continuing education below.

How many CE hours does Michigan require for massage therapists?

• 18 hours every 3 years. Licenses expire every 3 years.

Can I earn my continuing education hours through Continued Massage Therapy?

Yes. Continued Massage Therapy is an NCBTMB Approved Provider, and the Michigan Board of Massage Therapy accepts courses approved by NCBTMB.

• Massage therapists must complete 2 hours in ethics each renewal period. Continued Massage Therapy offers courses that may meet the 2-hour ethics requirement.
• Massage therapists must complete 1 hour in pain and symptom management. Continued Massage Therapy offers courses that may meet the 1-hour pain and symptom management requirement.
• Massage therapists must satisfy a one-time human trafficking training requirement. Continued Massage Therapy offers courses that may meet the human trafficking requirement.
• Massage therapists must complete training in Implicit Bias: 2 hours for initial licensure, or 3 hours for license renewal. Continued Massage Therapy offers courses to help meet the implicit bias training requirement for Michigan massage therapists. For those seeking initial licensure, you can take this 2-hour course to meet your requirement. For those renewing your license, you can meet your 3-hour training requirement by completing both this 2-hour course and this 1-hour course.  For more information, visit the LARA FAQs for Implicit Bias Training.
• A licensee may not earn more than 12 hours of continuing education during a 24-hour period.
• Continued Massage Therapy will report course completions to CE Broker for approved courses. You may also self-report to CE Broker. For more information about self-reporting, visit CEBroker.com. The Massage Therapy Provider number for CE Broker is 50-41516.